Weather in Skiathos, Greece in March

So you're interested in going to Skiathos, Greece in March

March is a cold and
dry
time for sunbathing in Skiathos and not really recommended.
March is too cold for swimming in Skiathos for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
Consider visiting Skiathos in the months of
June, July, August, September,
for the best beach weather.
Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.

Temperature in Skiathos in March

The average maximum temperature in Skiathos in March is 16°. The average maximum temperature is 14° in the previous month and 19° in the next month.

The average temperature in Skiathos in March is 13°. The average temperature ranges is 11° in the previous month and 16° in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Skiathos in March is 10°. The minimum temperature is 9° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.

Sunshine in Skiathos in March

The average day light hours per day in Skiathos in March are 11.9 and there are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day on average during March making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.

The ultraviolet index in Skiathos in March is typically 5.5 during March.
An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Skiathos in March

The average sea water temperature in Skiathos in March is 14.9° which
is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Rainfall in Skiathos in March

The average total rainfall in Skiathos in March is 3.7cm and on average there are 7.8 rainy days in March making it
a dry time
to visit the beach.

Humidity in Skiathos in March

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Skiathos in March is 10° which is
a bit dry for some.
The dew point is 9° in the previous month and 12° in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Skiathos in March is typically 84.7%. The maximum relative humidity is 85.9% in the previous month and 85.1% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Skiathos in March is typically 69.8%. The average relative humidity is 72% in the previous month and 69% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Skiathos in March

The average maximum wind speed in Skiathos in March is typically 26kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 27kmh in the previous month and 25kmh in the next month.

The average wind speed in Skiathos in March is typically 15kmh. The average wind speed is 16kmh in the previous month and 14kmh in the next month.

The average wind direction in Skiathos in March is from the West-Southwest.